BluOS Controller

Name: BluOS Controller
Rating: 4.075397 (24187 reviews)
Author: Bluesound

By: Bluesound App

BluOS lets you access and stream music, wirelessly to every room in your home.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

642,180 ▲ 1.55K

Data as of 2026-08-30

Rating:

4.08 +1

(24,187)

Version:

4.16.1

Last updated: 2026-08-19

Ranking

#87,241 ▼ 115

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The BluOS Controller app acts as the ultimate remote for all BluOS-enabled hi-res wireless music systems, including brands like Bluesound, NAD Electronics, and PSB Speakers. It allows you to stream music effortlessly from streaming services, your own library, or global Internet radio, all in stunning audio quality without lag or loss.

With BluOS Controller, you can wirelessly stream music to any BluOS-enabled stereo or wireless speakers, control playback from your smartphone or tablet, and either play different songs in each room or seamlessly synchronize music across every connected device. The app also offers easy setup tutorials to link multiple players through your WiFi network, making multi-room audio simple and enjoyable. Discover the full capabilities of BluOS at www.bluos.io and for support visit support.bluesound.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Bluesound

Downloads:

642,180 1.55K

Rating:

4.08

(24,187) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.16.1 Last updated: 2026-08-19

Version code:

3198

Creation date:

2013-02-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

16.31MB

Email:

su*****@bluesound.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 87,241 ▼ 115

Other platforms

BluOS Controller (v4.16.2)

4.40

(5,315)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Bluesound

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenbrook.sovi.bluesound

Email:

su*****@bluesound.com

Website:

http://www.bluos.net

User Reviews

Reviewers report BluOS Controller on Android is plagued by reliability issues—device discovery failures and crashes—though some praise sound quality when it works. Pros mentioned include strong sound, fast search, and NAS/local library integration for NAD gear. Recurrent cons are device not found, crashes across Android versions, install/update headaches, a fiddly UI, and streaming service errors. Support can help resolve some problems, but overall reliability remains a major concern for many users.

Pros

High-quality sound when the app and hardware are functioning properly.
Fast, intuitive search across streaming services and local libraries.
Seamless NAS/local library integration for Bluesound/NAD gear.
Solid overall control experience for NAD amplifiers when not plagued by issues.
Support interactions can help resolve issues in some cases (positive anecdotes).

Cons

Frequent device not found / discovery failures (unreliable device recognition).
App crashes constantly or flaky stability across multiple Android devices/versions.
Install/update headaches and repeated attempts to get devices recognized or functioning.
Poor UI/UX: small fonts, unintuitive playlist building, difficulty accessing inputs.
Streaming service errors and login issues (Qobuz, Deezer, etc.).

Recent reviews

Since previous update, not had a single listening season (Spotify + Tidal wifi stream) within play of initial 5 songs without the following issues: 1) Song steaming connectivity issue: song plays but suddenly stops. Often unable to press play to continue. Has as mind of its own. 2) after often ~20 mins, song will resume but I am no longer able to control it via the streaming apps 3) Available Bluesound devices fail to load both in streaming apps and in Bluesound app itself App no longer usable